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Presidential Daily Files
Tuesday, February 26, 1991
Presidential Daily Diary
[Presidential Daily Backup] 2/26/1991
[Presidential Daily Diary] 2/26/1991
With the Persian Gulf War nearing an end, the President continued to speak daily with heads of state around the world. He began this day with a conversation by telephone with Vaclav Havel, President of Czechoslovakia. He then had his morning national security and intelligence briefings and met with senior advisors to discuss Operation Desert Storm. At 9:48 a.m., the President addressed the nation to announce Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. Following these remarks, members of Congress were briefed by the President on fast-track authority. Prior to lunch, he met with Cesar Gaviria Trujillo, President of Columbia. The afternoon consisted of additional meetings on Operation Desert Storm with Colin L. Powell and Richard B. Cheney in attendence.  
Photo Contact Sheets
WHPO-P19705
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with Janelle McArthur  
WHPO-P19706
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush participating in Intelligence Briefing; NSC Briefing  
WHPO-P19707
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush participating in Intelligence Briefing; NSC Briefing  
WHPO-P19708
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Rose Garden giving a statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. VP Quayle stands on the Rose Garden steps adjacent to the podium  
WHPO-P19709
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Rose Garden giving a statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. VP Quayle stands on the Rose Garden steps adjacent to the podium  
WHPO-P19710
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Rose Garden giving a statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. VP Quayle stands on the Rose Garden steps adjacent to the podium  
WHPO-P19711
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Rose Garden giving a statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. VP Quayle stands on the Rose Garden steps adjacent to the podium  
WHPO-P19712
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Oval Office prior to giving statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait  
WHPO-P19713
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush in the Rose Garden giving a statement to the press on Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. VP Quayle stands on the Rose Garden steps adjacent to the podium  
WHPO-P19715
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with the Bipartisan Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room  
WHPO-P19716
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19717
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush walking on the South Lawn  
WHPO-P19719
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush greeting Ken Raynor and his family, they walk together along the South Lawn Driveway  
WHPO-P19720
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with Cheney, Powell, Scowcroft, Gates, Baker, and Fitzwater re: Kuwait City  
WHPO-P19721
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush arriving at Quantico Marine Base in Woodbridge, VA  
WHPO-P19722
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush visiting Quantico Marine Base in Woodbridge, VA. Mrs. Bush attends a briefing in General Davis' office and a family meeting in Room 132. The First Lady addresses the family greeting in Ellis Hall  
WHPO-P19723
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush visiting Quantico Marine Base in Woodbridge, VA. Mrs. Bush attends a briefing in General Davis' office and a family meeting in Room 132. The First Lady addresses the family greeting in Ellis Hall  
WHPO-P19724
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush visiting Quantico Marine Base in Woodbridge, VA. Mrs. Bush attends a briefing in General Davis' office and a family meeting in Room 132. The First Lady addresses the family greeting in Ellis Hall  
WHPO-P19725
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush visiting Quantico Marine Base in Woodbridge, VA. Mrs. Bush attends a briefing in General Davis' office and a family meeting in Room 132. The First Lady addresses the family greeting in Ellis Hall  
WHPO-P19726
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19727
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19728
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19729
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush giving departure statements with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19730
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush giving departure statements with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19732
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush giving departure statements with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19733
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19734
This film roll contains photographs of Mrs. Bush hosting a tea for Mrs. Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19735
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19736
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush meeting with President Gaviria of Colombia  
WHPO-P19737
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush dropping-by a luncheon for Republican Freshman Class of 102nd Congress  
WHPO-P19738
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush dropping-by a Business Coaliton meeting. The President stands at the end of the table and makes brief remarks  
WHPO-P19739
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush addressing the retirement ceremony for Gen. Maxwell Thurman in the Ceremonial Hall, Fort Myer  
WHPO-P19740
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush addressing the retirement ceremony for Gen. Maxwell Thurman in the Ceremonial Hall, Fort Myer  
WHPO-P19741
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush addressing the retirement ceremony for Gen. Maxwell Thurman in the Ceremonial Hall, Fort Myer  
WHPO-P19742
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush addressing the retirement ceremony for Gen. Maxwell Thurman in the Ceremonial Hall, Fort Myer  
WHPO-P19743
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush addressing the retirement ceremony for Gen. Maxwell Thurman in the Ceremonial Hall, Fort Myer  
WHPO-P19744
This film roll contains photographs of President Bush greeting Maria Eitel Sheehan in the Oval Office